Health
Finding good health news amidst a pandemic can be quite daunting. That’s not the case with The Optimist Daily, where positive news is in high supply. Our Health section covers the latest good news from the health sector, featuring solutions ranging from mental and physical health to immunity, nutrition, and cutting edge medical research.
12 natural home remedies for toothaches
In my experience, a toothache can pop up when you least expect it or when it’s most inconvenient. That’s why having a few options for home remedies for toothaches can come in handy. A toothache can be some of the worst pain you’ll ever have to endure. When you have to wait to see Read More...
Vitamin D more effective than vaccination in preventing flu
Vitamin D supplements could spare more than three million people from colds or flu in the U.K. each year, researchers claim. The sunshine vitamin is vital for healthy bones, but also has a role in the immune system. The immune system uses vitamin D to make antimicrobial weapons that puncture holes Read More...
Six tactics to help your students deal with stress
Educators like me will not be surprised at the results of a survey conducted by the Association of School and College Leaders, in which 55 percent of schools reported an increase in stress and anxiety among their pupils. The pupils I work with to help prepare for exams frequently display signs of Read More...
The hunger gains: Extreme calorie-restriction diet shows anti-aging results
The idea that organisms can live longer, healthier lives by sharply reducing their calorie intake is not exactly new. Laboratory research has repeatedly demonstrated the anti-aging value of calorie restriction, often called CR, in animals from nematodes to rats—with the implication that the Read More...
Regular aerobic exercise gives your brain a boost and improves your vision
Aerobic exercise is known to have significant cardiovascular benefits, but did you know that it also improves brain health? According to a new study, aerobic exercise helps to enhance human vision and arouses neurons in the visual cortex, which helps the brain process visual information. Read More...
This app helps retailers sell food near expiration date to fight food waste
In Finland, a new app called Froodly is helping companies sell a much wider range of their produce while also preventing food waste. Retailers photograph food that is near the expiration date and post it online along with a discount typically ranging from 30 to 70 percent off the regular price. Read More...
Lower back ache? Be active and wait it out, new guidelines say
The group did not address surgery. Its focus was on noninvasive treatment. The new guidelines said that doctors should avoid prescribing opioid painkillers for relief of back pain and suggested that before patients try anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants, they should try alternative therapies Read More...
On this Valentine’s Day, thank microbes
This Valentine’s Day, as you bask in the beauty of your beloved, don’t just thank his or her genes and your good fortune; thank microbes. Research on the microbes that inhabit our bodies has progressed rapidly in recent years. Scientists think that these communities, most of which live in the Read More...
Crowdfunding healthcare for 11,000 people in 24 countries
Silicon Valley’s largest tech accelerator is funding an experiment in crowdfunded healthcare. Watsi is a nonprofit that has brought healthcare to more than 11,000 people in 24 countries through nearly 22,000 online donations. It is estimated that 20-40 percent of all health spending gets wasted. Read More...
Plant-based protein works as well for building muscle strength as meat
Protein is a key element of our diet. It supports our muscle mass, bone density, and overall strength. Traditional wisdom says you need to get protein from meat. However, a new study shows that the source of protein doesn’t matter. People who get their protein from plants—vegetarians and Read More...